Ferdinand: I'll be ready for World Cup
Soccernet staffCrocked England centre-back Rio Ferdinand insists there is "no question" that he will be fit for next year's World Cup despite not playing for Manchester United since October.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Capello questions Fergie's Owen policy
Soccernet staffFabio Capello can't understand why Michael Owen can't get more regular football at Manchester United, but insists the striker must play consistently if he is to be considered for England's World Cup squad.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Ferguson: Owen has World Cup chance
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson believes Michael Owen has a chance of breaking into Fabio Capello's England squad ahead of the World Cup after showing signs of recovering his form at Manchester United.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Big Ben and Copacabana in the Arabian desert
Matthias KrugMatthias Krug on how Qatar will be using the Brazil v England clash to aid their World Cup bid.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009Burley warns 'keeper Gordon over Scotland place
George Burley has warned Craig Gordon his place in the Scotland side may be at risk if he does not regain his spot in the Sunderland team.
Story | Conversation | March 03, 2009Sir Alex happy for Rooney to travel to Seville
Soccernet staffManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he will have no issue with Wayen Rooney linking up with the England squad next week despite the fact he has not played since January 14.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009Brown likens Capello to Sir Alex
Wes Brown believes working with Fabio Capello is just like playing for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008The greatest never?
Bill StephensonBill Stephenson reminds us that not all players needed to be at the World Cup to become stars.
Story | Conversation | May 17, 2006Sir Alex backs Eriksson's plan to select Rooney
Sir Alex Ferguson believes England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has little option but to include Wayne Rooney in his World Cup squad today - although he maintains it is a 'forlorn hope' that the forward will be fit for the finals in Germany.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006Neville backing Brown for World Cup berth
Gary Neville is tipping Manchester United team-mate Wes Brown to join him in England's World Cup squad this summer.
Story | Conversation | March 17, 2006Forlan tips England to go far at World Cup finals
Diego Forlan has backed England to make a major impact in this summer's World Cup finals - although Brazil are still his first choice to retain the trophy in Germany.
Story | Conversation | March 01, 2006Palace's Johnson named in England friendly squad
Sven-Goran Eriksson has included Andrew Johnson in his squad to face Denmark in next week's friendly in Copenhagen despite the striker's decision to stay in the Championship with Crystal Palace.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2005Wasted in the USA
Dominic RaynorEngland's two-match tour of the USA is a complete waste of time and the Premiership's managers and players know it, says Dominic Raynor.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2005Heskey recalled, Smith out for England
Emile Heskey received a surprise England recall as he was chosen ahead of Alan Smith in the squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan.
Story | Conversation | March 20, 2005Reaction: 'Smith is the right man'
Former Scotland international Alan Brazil believes the Scottish Football Association had no option but to turn to Walter Smith.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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